Electricity


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Households warned to brrr-ace themselves for winter bill shock

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Households are being warned to brace for incoming bill shock this winter, as predicted default price hikes look to cause further headaches in the cost-of-living crisis. Default power prices are anticipated to rise by as much …



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Budget offers $500 in energy bill relief: Are you eligible?

Posted by May 10th 2023

Households struggling with sky-high power bills could soon be getting a helping hand, thanks to the cost-of-living relief outlined in the 2023-24 Federal Budget. The government has allocated $14.6 billion to help Aussies manage rising household …


OVO Energy slashes $190 off winter power bills

Posted by May 9th 2023

Snowed under with thoughts of your incoming winter power bills? Well, OVO Energy may just have a new deal to help you keep toasty this winter without breaking the bank on heating costs. The provider is …



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New AI could soon help to lower home energy bills

Posted by December 22nd 2023

A new artificial intelligence (AI) system which could help to lower energy bills for households has begun trials in the country, thanks to industry big-wigs the CSIRO and CoreLogic. The national science agency and property data …


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Record solar output drives daytime power prices down

Posted by February 7th 2024

Solar energy output in the electricity grid has broken a new quarterly record, pushing daytime power prices down with it, according to a report from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Large-scale solar energy output, like that …


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Wholesale energy prices stabilise: What does this mean for the DMO?

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Good news could soon be on the horizon for energy customers seeking price pain reprieve, as the regulator announces stable movements for wholesale energy prices last quarter. According to the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) wholesale markets …


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QLD Government accelerates electric vehicle rebate to $6,000

Posted by April 27th 2023

Queenslanders now have an even bigger incentive to go electric, with the Palaszczuk Government announcing it will double the current EV rebate on offer to eligible households. Originally launched in July last year, the Zero Emission …




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Flip launches internet and energy bundles with big NBN discounts

Posted by April 21st 2023

Low-cost telco Flip is throwing its hat into the bundled utilities ring, launching a range of electricity and gas plans that come with serious discounts for NBN customers. Flip's energy range is powered by fellow bundled …


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Could your solar electricity plan be costing you money?

Posted by February 7th 2024

Rooftop solar panels are often pitched as a great way to slash energy bills and create independence from the power grid. But what’s often left out is the importance of choosing the right plan to …


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AGL serves super savings for seniors in VIC & NSW

Posted by April 14th 2023

Are you a pensioner looking to slash a few dollars off your next electricity bill? Then AGL may just have a sparking good power deal for you. The utilities powerhouse is currently dishing up to $100 …


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Tango Energy slashes winter gas bills by $150 for Victorians

Posted by December 4th 2024

Melbourne-based provider Tango Energy is easing the pressure of winter heating costs for Victorian households thanks to a generous new gas bill credit. The retailer is slashing a whopping $150 off its natural gas offer for …



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GloBird Energy launches pecking good solar deal in QLD

Posted by February 7th 2024

Aussie-owned provider GloBird Energy is now offering households with solar panels in the Sunshine State the chance to save big on their exports, thanks to its sizzling new solar electricity plan. The retailer’s Solar Plus plan …


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How to save up to $150 off your next energy bill with AGL

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Dual fuel customers, this one’s for you: AGL is cutting energy bills by up to $150 for households who switch to one of its electricity AND natural gas plans. As part of a hot new energy …